Nikon A1000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS
86 Imaging
42 Features
64 Overall
50
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
36
Nikon A1000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
- 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
- Announced January 2019
- Older Model is Nikon A900
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
- Released February 2012
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban Nikon A1000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon A1000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A1000 (16MP) and TG-820 iHS (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe A1000 was revealed 7 years later than the TG-820 iHS and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A1000 matches up versus the TG-820 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes Nikon A1000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix A1000 & Olympus TG-820 iHS. The full galleries are available at Nikon A1000 Gallery & Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
| A1000 | TG-820 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2019 |  | February 2012 | Fresher by 85 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Nikon A1000
| TG-820 iHS | A1000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1030k |  | 921k | Crisper screen (+109k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
| A1000 | TG-820 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Nikon A1000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A1000 has got outside dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-820 iHS has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Compare the Nikon A1000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the A1000 vs the TG-820 iHS.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A1000 and TG-820 iHS is 86 and 92 respectively.
Nikon A1000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1000 and TG-820 iHS.
As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon A1000 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger A1000 will have an edge in sensor tech.
Nikon A1000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Photography GlossaryStreet Comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesSports Comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoTravel Comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideLandscape Comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsVlogging Comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
Nikon A1000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix A1000 | Olympus TG-820 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix A1000 | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2019-01-18 | 2012-02-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | TruePic VI |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.4-6.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 1,030k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | - | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | No | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 330g (0.73 pounds) | 206g (0.45 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 pictures | 220 pictures |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $477 | $500 |